READY TO RACE.
2026 Cooly Classic Program
Be race-day ready…
Designed for swimmers taking on the Cooly Classic, this 3-week program builds knowledge and skills needed for a calmer, more prepared race-day experience.
Suitable for swimmers wanting more confidence, better course knowledge, and practical support leading into race day.
Led by Phil Clayton, swimmers benefit from his local knowledge, experience as the British Triathlon open water swim coach, and insight as a former professional athlete.
With the right support, swimmers can feel more in control, more prepared, and better able to enjoy their race.
3 Week Course
Session 1
Learn what to expect across the 3-week program, the race options available, and how to set realistic goals. This session also covers safe water entry, the importance of a warm-up, sighting, swimming in a crowd, and understanding water movement.
Session 2
Building on key points from Session 1, this session covers race strategy, learning how and when to use different gears in deep water, finishing with a long swim back to Kirra around a race buoy while practising sighting and race exits.
Session 3
Focus on race-day preparation by learning how to assess conditions, manage nerves, pace yourself, and break the race into smaller, achievable sections while staying calm and in control. This session includes a set 500m course, allowing you to put everything into practice.
Pricing Options
$120 | Full 3 Week Program
PC&CO swim cap
Bonus 4-week pool session
1 x free PC&CO. session
$50 | Casual Session
3 Sessions
Each session includes a 15-minute introduction, 60 minutes in the water, and 15 minutes for debrief and questions.
APRIL 18
7:00 am - 8:30 am
APRIL 25
7:00 am - 8:30 am
MAY 2
7:00 am - 8:30 am
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Location
KIRRA BEACH
Meet: Neptune Royal Life Saving Club - next to Neptune Kiosk